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CLC’s 2025 graduates celebrate milestones and new beginningsMay 21, 2025 11:31 am - Every one of the nearly 500 graduates who participated in the College of Lake County spring commencement has a different story. They all came together May 17 for a single celebration in front of more than 2,000 cheering family and friends, but each path to reaching the achievement was its own.
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Shepherd of the Prairie treats Grafton Food Pantry volunteers to lunchMay 21, 2025 11:26 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley recently surprised Grafton Food Pantry volunteers with a homemade lunch and desserts as thanks for fighting food insecurity.
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Goats for Growth: Springbrook Nature Center launches innovative community restoration programMay 21, 2025 12:31 am - Springbrook Nature Center launches "Goats for Growth" initiative, using goats to naturally restore land while offering fun community events like yoga, selfies with goats, and more to raise funds.
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SamaraCare breakfast raises funds, awareness for women’s mental health careMay 21, 2025 12:01 am - Nearly 200 attended the SamaraCare Women in Touch Breakfast to support mental health care fee subsidies for women and children.
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American Wind Band puts on free ‘Pops’ concert June 1May 20, 2025 9:42 pm - On June 1, the American Wind Band will perform a variety of musical selections during a free outdoor Pops Concert at the American Legion Post 80 in Downers Grove.
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Batavia’s Riley Bainter receives P.E.O. STAR ScholarshipMay 20, 2025 8:55 pm - Riley Bainter, a senior at Batavia High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
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‘The Bachelor’ alum Daisy Kent reads to Child’s Voice studentsMay 20, 2025 7:54 pm - Child’s Voice in Wood Dale recently hosted an inspirational event featuring hearing health advocate Daisy Kent, who read from her children’s book and shared experiences with hearing loss.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC offers self-guided tour of stained-glass windowsMay 20, 2025 7:26 pm - Wheaton church now offers self-guided tour of 14 stained glass windows, from 1930s Rose window to 1990s Mary window.
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The Lodge Foundation unveils state-of-the-art theater at historic Elgin landmarkMay 20, 2025 5:49 pm - A $2.6 million transformation brings new life to the former Elgin Elks Lodge, expanding access to local arts. The Lodge Foundation hosts an opening night performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” produced by point2point productions.
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Disabled Patriot Fund marks 20 years with golf fundraiser, service dog donationsMay 20, 2025 5:14 pm - The Disabled Patriot Fund is hosting its 20th annual golf outing, Operation Fairway, on June 19, where two service dogs will be donated to disabled U.S. veterans.